Open Source Intelligence Gathering for Security Testing - Recon 101

Learn essential reconnaissance techniques in this 38-minute conference talk from CarolinaCon that explores how organizations inadvertently expose sensitive information. Discover multiple open-source intelligence (OSINT) resources used by penetration testers and red teams to gather critical data about target infrastructures and employees without direct network interaction. Master methods for efficiently collecting valuable intelligence that can lead to successful security compromises, with a focus on external and internal infrastructure analysis. Gain practical insights into finding crucial information within large datasets and understanding how attackers leverage publicly available data for reconnaissance purposes.